The presence of women in startups supported by Sebrae triples in one year.

247 - The presence of women in the Brazilian startup ecosystem has increased significantly in the last year. According to... Startup Report Brazil 2024According to a study produced by Sebrae Startups, the proportion of women among founders of startups registered or served by the platform increased from 8,65% in 2023 to 30,18% in 2024. The survey, which mapped 18.056 startups, points to a clear trend of transformation in the profile of Brazilian entrepreneurs, with greater diversity and inclusion in the innovation sector.

According to the publication, the growth reflects structured actions aimed at training, supporting, and connecting women entrepreneurs in different regions of the country. “With training programs, support networks, mentoring, and connection initiatives in all regions of Brazil, we are contributing to reducing historical barriers that kept women away from innovative entrepreneurship,” says Cristina Mieko, head of startups at Sebrae.

According to the data, 55% of startups founded by women are in the initial stages of the entrepreneurial journey, such as ideation and validation. For Cristina, this scenario represents an opportunity. “The growing presence of women at the base of the ecosystem is an important movement. The next step is to ensure that this audience has access to the necessary conditions to advance towards growth and scale.”

The report also highlights Sebrae Startups' commitment to promoting a more inclusive environment. "Challenges still exist – especially in accessing capital and expanding opportunities – but we are structuring more inclusive pathways through data, programs, and real connections," concludes Cristina.

The Sebrae Startups publication serves as a barometer of changes in the Brazilian entrepreneurial landscape, reinforcing that diversity and innovation go hand in hand in building a more representative and sustainable ecosystem.